## **Cromhall Chapel** (Registered Charity Number 1179269) ## **Annual Report And Financial Statement** January 2020 to December 2020 ## **Section A: Reference and Administrative Details** ## **Charity Name and Address:** Cromhall Chapel (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and Registered Charity No. 1179269) is situated at Townwell, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AQ. ## **Registered Number:** Cromhall Chapel became a CIO under Registration Charity Number 1179269 on 19[th] July 2018. All assets and liabilities were transferred to the CIO from the former Cromhall Chapel on 30[th] September 2019. This report is for January 2020 to December 2020 ## **Trustees:** The Church Officers who are the Pastor and Elders, are also Trustees of the Church. The following have served as Trustees this year. - David Frampton - Gordon James - Timothy Scolding ## **Section B: Structure, Governance and Management** ## **Governing Documentation:** The Governing Documentation consists of: - The Constitution adopted by the Membership of Cromhall Chapel, dated 13[th] June 2018 and approved by The Charity Commission on 19[th] July 2018; and : - The Handbook containing the Rules & Regulations of the Church and adopted by the Members, dated 13[th] June 2018. We adhere to the Statement of Faith as set out by the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). Only those Members whose spiritual life meets the Scriptural standards are eligible to be appointed an Officer. The Pastor is appointed at a Special Church Business meeting especially called for this purpose and is by ballot. The appointment is reviewed by the Membership every four years. The Elders are normally appointed at the Annual General Meeting and will normally serve for a period of four years, after which time they must either retire or be reappointed. The Trustees must hold at least four Trustee meetings in a twelve-month period, but in reality, meetings are generally held every month. ## **Section C: Objectives and Activities** ## **Summary of Objectives and Main Activities** Cromhall Chapel is affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches and adheres to its Basis of Faith. The purposes of the Church are the advancement of the Christian faith primarily but not exclusively within Cromhall; also such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Members of the Church in general meeting, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness, the advancement of education; and the provision of community facilities. The Church Officers and Members are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have regard to it in their administration of the Church. They believe that, by fulfilling its responsibility to work together with the Pastor and cooperate in all matters of concern and importance for the promotion of the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic and social, it provides a benefit to the public by: - Providing resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the church offers; - Promoting Christian values, and service by members of the church, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. ## **Section D: Achievements and Performance** ## **Review of activities and achievements** This year through covid restrictions, the church provided one Sunday morning service, Bible studies and prayer meetings during the week all held via Zoom and we were delighted to welcome our friends from oversees and churches and friends round and about to all of these meetings. For part of the year, there was a mid-week reflection available on the website. At Christmas, songs, a story and links were available for our Tots outreach to view on-line. Elders Members and Friends kept in regular telephone contact with those who were unable to join by Zoom. The Elders were able to help to facilitate Members and friends in their involvement by other means including recording of sermons and phone-in for servI￿s. Sermons were available to listen to. via the chapel website, along with updated information. Unfortunately, all other activities and outreach were Can￿lled because of the covid pandemic. We still were able to have good links with the local primary school. Throughout 2020 we continued in our search for a new pastor. Section E: Financial Review The financial report including the Receipts & Payments account and a summary of our cash assets is attached from which it can be seen that we have had a good stable financial year. The Church offi￿rS constantly review the level of funds and seek to ensure sufficient is carried forward to meet anticipated expenditure ne￿SSary to enable the church to continue its activities and to maintain the properties in good condition. The Trustees have pleasure in presenting this report of the Church for the 12 month period to 31st December 2020. The information set out above regarding the Trust forms part of our report and the attached accounts are those of the church which we have prepared and were approved and adopted on We l¢Jok fotward in anticipation to 2021 and seek the Lord's guidance and blessing as the chapel at Cromhall, now a Registered Charity (CIO), continues Christian worship, witness and community support in Cromhall and the surrounding area. Signed on behalf of the trustees. 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